How could the online raffle regulation bill affect Pennsylvania's volunteer organizations?
Pennsylvania volunteer groups may gain new fundraising opportunities through online raffles The initiative, which originated as Senate Bill 398, aims to fill legal gaps allowing volunteer organizations, such as fire companies and VFWs, to conduct unlimited online raffles. This regulation, being worked on by Pennsylvania state lawmakers, would provide new fundraising opportunities and allow these organizations to keep an increased amount of revenue for operating expenses. This is a direct regulatory change intended to help organizations facing increasing expenses, particularly after the removal of Skill machines revenue.
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The initiative, which started as Senate Bill 398, is being worked on by state lawmakers in Pennsylvania. It fills legal gaps to allow volunteer organizations, including fire companies and VFWs, to conduct unlimited online raffles and provide new fundraising opportunities. This regulation is expected to allow these organizations to keep an increased amount of revenue for operating expenses.
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- wjactv.com Oct 21
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- The initiative concerns online raffles for fire companies, VFWs, and American Legions.wjactv.com
- The bill fills legal gaps in allowing organizations to conduct unlimited online raffles.wjactv.com
- Lawmakers say the bill will allow organizations to keep an increased amount of revenue for operating expenses.wjactv.com
- The regulations are being worked on by state lawmakers in Pennsylvania.wjactv.com
Why it matters
For volunteer organizations in Pennsylvania, the ability to conduct unlimited online raffles represents a significant new revenue stream. These groups, such as fire companies, are noted as being among the hardest hit by the recent loss of Skill machines revenue and face increasing expenses, making new fundraising options critical for their operational stability.
This regulatory change is part of a broader effort by state lawmakers to find workarounds and support small businesses and organizations impacted by changes in revenue sources. The bill also includes a companion piece of legislation expected to allow for electronic payment of raffle tickets via credit or debit cards.
What we don't know yet
- What specific legal gaps does Senate Bill 398 intend to fill?
- When is the companion legislation regarding electronic payment expected to be approved?
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